Should Texas Secede?

[DocHoss]

I'm not in favor of succession but Puerto Rico just voted in favor of statehood so at least if that goes through along with our succession, the US wouldn't have to change it's flag.

Good point!

My understanding - based on what I read when Gov. Perry mumbled something about secession - is that the terms of Texas's admission to the U.S. does not allow it to leave, but does allow it to divide itself into 4 states.

[so-tex]

Tex

I, having actually had to write an advocacy paper in school before, recognize this work for what it is. She is an excellent writer and constructed that paper very well. Is she at A@M or is she still in High School?

She is a Jr. at Texas A&M.

[acrawlingchaos]

Or we could all lighten up and quit taking everything so damn seriously. Why on earth would you care what some random stranger on the internets beliefs are in regards to an action that everyone knows is never going to occur????

Go get laid, or play a video game, or shoot some baskets or something before you have a heart attack from stressing out about what other people think or believe.

He simply pasted and posted his daughter's thoughts and feelings on the subject of secession. He is under no obligation to post his thoughts on the matter if he doesn't want to. Sure, I'm as curious as the next person is but it's the Internet and not Congress.

I asked because he made a thread on the subject, posted a college paper someone from his family wrote and thought he did so because he wanted a discussion. Maybe I found it odd that a Texan would bring up this particular subject matter and then be unwilling to discuss his own opinions.

Made people need to lighten up and not be so worried about me lightning up.



Sorry OP... cool story bro... I guess I'm not sure what kind of replies you are looking for or how I'm suppose to reply.

[so-tex]

I asked because he made a thread on the subject, posted a college paper someone from his family wrote and thought he did so because he wanted a discussion. Maybe I found it odd that a Texan would bring up this particular subject matter and then be unwilling to discuss his own opinions.

Made people need to lighten up and not be so worried about me lightning up.



Sorry OP... cool story bro... I guess I'm not sure what kind of replies you are looking for or how I'm suppose to reply.

No problem amigo. I don't know if you read the whole thread, but I stated my opinion more than once. At this point in time, seceding is not a good idea IMO. If we were to secede, life would still go on for me. I hope I have given you enough clarification on this matter.

[acrawlingchaos]

No problem amigo. I don't know if you read the whole thread, but I stated my opinion more than once. At this point in time, seceding is not a good idea IMO. If we were to secede, life would still go on for me. I hope I have given you enough clarification on this matter.

What would be an ideal condition then? What would make it appropriate or a good idea?

[so-tex]

What would be an ideal condition then? What would make it appropriate or a good idea?

I wish I could give you a straight answer, but it's not that black and white. I guess when this country is more reliable on the government for their needs is in the majority, which IMO is not to far off. Geez, I posted up a gawddamn copy and paste from my daughter.

[danap3681]

okay down to 49 states and more of a change of democrats taking office. you guys have what like 35 electoral votes?


good luck on your own. nothing wrong with leaving the country. but really is texas any different than every other southern state? you hate the northern states and say you are all different. love guns and jesus hate women and non whites. (nothing wrong with that i guess). im all for the confederacy but i don't feel like texas is any different than alabama mississippi or any other southern state.

^^^ love posts like this. SMH! Just us racists, government hating bumpkins down here in the south. Really ??

[NorwichGrad]

I had a boring-ass meeting this morning. It was so freakin' worthless that I started doodling. So I started to draw fighter planes attacking T-rex dinosaurs.

Then I thought about this very subject. (TRUE STORY.)

YES!!

I hope Texas would secede. You guys are a wealthy state. You have enough resources to be self-sufficient. You don't need the federal government.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Texan legislators have to vote every 2 or 4 years to remain in the union, correct?

By seceding it would empower other states to do the same. The federal government has way toooooo much power. Obama has more power than King George of England ever had.

Texas can always rejoin a Constitutional Republic if we ever go back to it. Doubtful, but wishful thinking.

[SP1966]

^^^ love posts like this. SMH! Just us racists, government hating bumpkins down here in the south. Really ??

But, but, they're the progressives. They're the educated ones . They're the tolerant ones (tolerant only of those who agree with them). They're the inclusive ones who feel obligated to point out bigotry whenever and wherever they see it (with the exception of when its looking back at them in the mirror). They're the ones who proclaim their hatred of hate (with the exception of hating those with whom they disagree). They are the future, God help us all.

[acrawlingchaos]

I wish I could give you a straight answer, but it's not that black and white. I guess when this country is more reliable on the government for their needs is in the majority, which IMO is not to far off. Geez, I posted up a gawddamn copy and paste from my daughter.

It's an interesting subject, and I wouldn't be opposed (New England had considered seceding as early as 1815). Some of the language in the OP was suggestive and I am not surprised by shredded's response.

The subject matter is political and radical, so I don't quite understand why you are surprised at the responses. I thought it was an interesting topic worth discussing. (shrugs)

Carry on

[Iceman1800]

that wasn't sarcasm. north isn't really less racist. hell we have the sundown city. (N words don't let the sun go down on you). klan still around. my family is part of it. im just saying the south is the south the north is the north you guys have the bible belt we have the rust belt. i dont see texas as its own nation i see it as part of the south. and how can someone love jesus and women? the bible says women are property and to stupid to be allowed to even talk in church but that is a different topic all together.

is is taken out of context. The bible says women are to be quiet in church but it has nothing to do with intelligence. This was a time when they were first allowed to attend church and they were interrupting sermons with questions. They were told to be quiet and ask questions later after church was over. That's my generic interpretation anyway.

[Kraken]

If we follow in Jesus' actions, he would expect us to be kind, gentle, and appreciative of women. I don't recall anything about Him saying they are stupid either.

[nixter]

I think I slept through my 3rd grade history class.

Which in Texas, is known as "higher education"


I kid, I kid.

[nixter]

^^^ love posts like this. SMH! Just us racists, government hating bumpkins down here in the south. Really ??

You had some pretty good "government hating" posts yesterday if I recall.

[so-tex]

Which in Texas, is known as "higher education"


I kid, I kid.

Hey, I made it to the 8th grade.

[socket]

^^^ love posts like this. SMH! Just us racists, government hating bumpkins down here in the south. Really ??

Yep, pretty much....














I kid I kid

I've always found the south the same as the north. Some places you just don't go unless you know someone. And even then, some places you just don't go



As far as Texas, I've said it for years.............. give it back to Mexico!!!














I keed, I keed some more

[danap3681]

You had some pretty good "government hating" posts yesterday if I recall.

It is my right to rant if I wish and that is what I did yesterday. Cooler heads prevail which is what I have atop my shoulders right now. However, the hating women and non whites is what miffed me in that statement more than anything.

[Karl_Hungus]

You had some pretty good "government hating" posts yesterday if I recall.

Got even more news for you. Disagreeing with the direction the government is taking, and its role in our lives is not equivalent to "government hating".

[mslman71]

Yes, the South is terrible. Please stay away.

[Old-Time-Lifter]

If Texas goes, I go to Texas........ enough said.

[mslman71]

Got even more news for you. Disagreeing with the direction the government is taking, and its role in our lives is not equivalent to "government hating".

I've noticed that this depends on who supports what. It was our civic duty to question our government 9 years ago, now it's just a bunch of racists terrorist rednecks who do it. The loudest detractors or federal policy (eg Patriot Act) then are now completely mum. Guess 'cuz Obama supports it it must be legitimate.

[Powerkicker]

The liberals have sprung up among us to steal the fruits of our own labor with their ever-grasping, yet idle hands. Texas will be a blue state soon enough. The leaches now know they are the majority, and they will vote as such. Any State that remains in the union is doomed to social darwinism. Go Texas!

[EB68]

^^^ love posts like this. SMH! Just us racists, government hating bumpkins down here in the south. Really ??

You forgot clinging to our guns and religion.

[nixter]

Got even more news for you. Disagreeing with the direction the government is taking, and its role in our lives is not equivalent to "government hating".

I agree with you, never said it was.

[amoosenamedhank]

If Texas seceded, Mexican drug cartels would own that **** in 2 weeks.

[m314]

If Texas seceded, Mexican drug cartels would own that **** in 2 weeks.

The Mexican cartels couldn't take over Texas even if they had the Mexican Army on their side.

[EB68]

The Mexican cartels couldn't take over Texas even if they had the Mexican Army on their side.

I strongly agree.

[frozensparky]

I never realized that Texas is the Quebec of the USA... Just a different accent...











...And less sodomy

[Old-Time-Lifter]

Stop by for dinner when you get here.

Will do.

[PhatTxDiva]

Er, um . . . *quietly pulls down suitcases and checks outgoing flights*

So much crazy talk going on lately from all corners.